When i was at college, which was 7-5 years ago, there was a wide variety of people there, all ages backgrounds etc etc, most of the young ones just wanted to do the course and then open up shop, which i thought was crazy. Most thought working in a florist was a waste of time, and that they just wanted to do their own thing. I was one of only 2 that had a placement throughout. Most i've never heard of or seen since, and one did open up shop which closed within 6 months. I've worked in 4 different florists since then and only now do i feel the time is right for me to branch out alone. I feel if i don't do it now, perhaps i never will and its something i don't wnt to regret not doing.
I'm not saying everyone is like this and i know alot are not, but this was my experience.